Why commuting by motorcycle is good for everyone

[jwreck]

Motorcycle riders don’t just save themselves time and money, they do the same for car drivers, and they also help to reduce the emissions of cars.

That’s the conclusion of a major new study by TML, a Belgian transport specialist. The research centred on a study of motorway traffic flow from Leuven, 10 miles to the west of Brussels, into the Belgian capital, focusing on traffic build-up during rush-hour periods.

The study’s aim was to look at the effect on traffic flow and congestion of some commuters changing from cars to motorcycles.

Interestingly, some of the consequences were dramatic for all road users, not just the commuters who made the switch to two wheels.
Existing traffic flow was analysed thoroughly beforehand, using data taken from seven sites on the route, each site being a junction with six sensors monitoring traffic in both directions on the main carriageway and at the exits. Information from the sites was gathered at five-minute intervals around the clock through May last year.

The typical traffic patterns won’t surprise anyone: the intensity increased strongly between 5am and 7am, with queues starting to form at 6.45am and continuing until about 9am. In other words, the morning rush hour took place from 6.30am to 9.30am, much the same as in any European town or city.

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[BooRadley]

When I worked in the beltway and lived in Leesburg I started using my motorcycle to commute and it saved me about 33% of my commute time. It was awesome. When I lived in Florida the cops didn't ticket you for illegal parking on a motorcycle, so you could park right up on the sidewalk in front of a building, which was awesome. In California, lane splitting (riding between the rows of stopped cars in a traffic jam) is legal.

If they would legalize lane splitting and either take a relaxed approach to parking citations or at least encourage front-row motorcycle parking, that plus the time and fuel cost would probably get a lot of people to switch.

[jwreck]

One of the reasons I got motorcycle again is the parking situation at UH. Legalized lane splitting would be awesome.

[Charles]

Sure motorcycles are faster and cheaper but some things that are more important than time and money are health, safety, and your life.

Go ahead, ride a motorcycle. I'll spend a few extra bucks to commute in an air conditioned or heated, dry, safe vehicle that I don't have to dress for (with helmets or gloves or boots, etc) and can simply throw my "stuff" into.

[jwreck]

Sure motorcycles are faster and cheaper but some things that are more important than time and money are health, safety, and your life.

Go ahead, ride a motorcycle. I'll spend a few extra bucks to commute in an air conditioned or heated, dry, safe vehicle that I don't have to dress for (with helmets or gloves or boots, etc) and can simply throw my "stuff" into.

Well good for you.

[Agili Ron]

Hello Friends,

Motorcycle riders don’t just save themselves time and money, they do the same for car drivers, and they also help to reduce the emissions of cars.
That’s the conclusion of a major new study by TML, a Belgian transport specialist. The research centred on a study of motorway traffic flow from Leuven, 10 miles to the west of Brussels, into the Belgian capital, focusing on traffic build-up during rush-hour periods.
The study’s aim was to look at the effect on traffic flow and congestion of some commuters changing from cars to motorcycles. Interestingly, some of the consequences were dramatic for all road users, not just the commuters who made the switch to two wheels. Existing traffic flow was analysed thoroughly beforehand, using data taken from seven sites on the route, each site being a junction with six sensors monitoring traffic in both directions on the main carriageway and at the exits. Information from the sites was gathered at five-minute intervals around the clock through May last year.

Thanks and Regards,
Agili Ron

[Pappy&Me]

Too many madmax out there to ride one now.Road rage on steroids ,some delibertly run over or run MC off the road.

[jwreck]

Hello Friends,

Motorcycle riders don’t just save themselves time and money, they do the same for car drivers, and they also help to reduce the emissions of cars.
That’s the conclusion of a major new study by TML, a Belgian transport specialist. The research centred on a study of motorway traffic flow from Leuven, 10 miles to the west of Brussels, into the Belgian capital, focusing on traffic build-up during rush-hour periods.
The study’s aim was to look at the effect on traffic flow and congestion of some commuters changing from cars to motorcycles. Interestingly, some of the consequences were dramatic for all road users, not just the commuters who made the switch to two wheels. Existing traffic flow was analysed thoroughly beforehand, using data taken from seven sites on the route, each site being a junction with six sensors monitoring traffic in both directions on the main carriageway and at the exits. Information from the sites was gathered at five-minute intervals around the clock through May last year.

Thanks and Regards,
Agili Ron

[abhi1234]

Motorcycles are more fuel efficient and can move easily in traffic. I love driving bikes especially during summers.